Implicit Bias in the New York City Healthcare System: A Barrier to Equitable Cardiovascular Care
Written by Maryam Ishfaq In New York State, one of the leading causes of death is cardiovascular disease, with 27% of affected individuals dying from poor lifestyle choices, lack of health interventions, and inequitable cardiovascular healthcare. New York City, with its large and diverse population, accounts for more than half of cardiovascular-related deaths in the state. This disparity in healthcare outcomes is associated with the … Continue reading Implicit Bias in the New York City Healthcare System: A Barrier to Equitable Cardiovascular Care